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RUI to ALF: distance & flight time

Ruidoso (Sierra Blanca Regional Airport) → Alta (Alta Airport)

4,851 mi
7,806 km · 4,215 nm
9h 59m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details

4,851 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 59m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is RUI from ALF?

The flight distance from Ruidoso (RUI) to Alta (ALF) is 4,851 miles (7,806 km, 4,215 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from RUI to ALF?

A nonstop flight takes about 9h 59m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.

What is the time difference between Ruidoso and Alta?

Alta is 8 hours ahead of Ruidoso.

What is the cheapest way to fly from RUI to ALF?

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